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How To Romance Your ADD Lover

We're fully aware that those of you who are truly plagued with ADD or ADHD won't even make it the whole way through this article. So needless to say, this write-up isn't for you—it's for your lov-ah. Love Advice From An Unlikely Source

G. Frank Lewis, Ph.D. and consultant for the messiah of psychologists—Dr. Phil, writes a series of blogs posts centered around living (and loving!) with ADD/HD on Psychologytoday.com.

Some say the aforementioned disorder doesn't even exist. ADD, they say, is just a byproduct of living in our bright, blinking, overstimulated MTV video kind of a culture. Normal is mundane. Regardless, millions of people claim this (real or imagined) disorder as the reason they fail in a variety of personal areas.

Like being able to stay excited about sex with the same person, for example.

Lewis earnestly outlines three traps to skillfully avoid if you find yourself tragically in love/lust/like with someone claiming to have ADD/HD. But we'd go so far as to say these "traps" should be avoided even if you're dating someone with a stellar attention span.

TRAP #1: Don't let the sex get stale.

Whenever you try and schedule sex with a person with a rich fantasy-life, you are going to empty the energy fast. There is nothing worse than making sex the last event of the day, after everything is done, the kids have gone to bed, the dishes are done and the Tonight Show is over. This is like trying to find an interesting television show after the power is turned off. There is just nothing of interest but a blank screen.

Sex sessions as routine as taking out the garbage or turning off the television will make even the most concentration-gifted man or women "rich in fantasy life." This should apply to all beings. Seriously.

TRAP #2: Mix it up already! Nobody likes a one-trick pony.

The individual with ADD thrives on imagination and creativity. If you are still doing it the same way you did five years ago, I would predict that you are doing it alone, even if your ADDer is physically there.

As opposed to those who don't have ADD and just loooove it the same way every time.

1. He's not a douche about being in shape.

Look, Chris Evans has a great body. Most importantly, though, is that he's not a jerk about it. He doesn't walk around shirtless, unless it's in a completely appropriate situation. You don't have to worry about him flashing his abs to your mom, but if that shirt does come off for whatever reason, she'll still be impressed.

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2. He makes dangerous stuff look adorable.

Girls want a bad boy, moms want a teddy bear. Well guess what? Chris Evans is a bad teddy bear. But, not in a dirty way. Unless you want it dirty. Chris Evans is here for you!

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3. Chris Evans cleans up really nicely.

You want your mom to see a guy at his best, and Chris Evans at his best looks like America personified. If your mom doesn't appreciate that, then she's a terrorist and she should be in jail.

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4. He's active!

He knows how to swim, how to throw stuff, how to fight. Your mom will love his various skills. He can definitely take care of you.

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5. Chris Evans hangs out with classy broads.

Is it offensive to call a dame a broad? Either way, those are the types of ladies that Chris Evans associates with. You don't have to worry about sketchy ex-girlfriends showing up and ruining everything.

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6. Chris Evans stands up to jerks!

Your mom wants a guy who will protect you. Not just from bears and stuff like that, but also a man who protects your honor. If some guy is being a jerk, and Chris Evans is around, then you've got nothing to worry about.

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7. He's got great health insurance.

Chris Evans is rich and famous. He financially stable, so you know he's got the health insurance that covers all the luxurious stuff. Like mud baths.

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8. Chris Evans looks good in uniform.

If there's one thing moms love, it's a man in uniform. Even if the uniform is just a costume, they still love it. Chris Evans only wears uniforms in his personal life (from what I hear, which may be wrong).

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9. He's got impressive friends.

Chris Evans hangs out with cool people, but even around cool people, he still looks like the boss. There's nothing more impressive than that.

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10. Chris Evans is dedicated.

You don't get a body like that by accident. If you could, they wouldn't call them accidents, they'd call them miracles.

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11. Chris Evans is a true gentleman.

My girlfriend can't look at this photo of Betty White and Chris Evans without crying because everything about it is perfect.

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Look, Chris Evans has a great body. Most importantly, though, is that he's not a jerk about it. He doesn't walk around shirtless, unless it's in a completely appropriate situation. You don't have to worry about him flashing his abs to your mom, but if that shirt does come off for whatever reason, she'll still be impressed.